KWFF organizes workshop on ‘Basics of Film Making’

Srinagar, Oct 29: In the series of workshops for the students and film buffs, Kashmir World Film Festival (KWFF) organized first Sunday Workshop at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Kothi Bagh here on Sunday.

KWFF organizes a workshop on ‘Basics of Film Making’

The theme for the workshop was ‘The Basics of Film Making’ and the workshop was conducted by Mushtaaque Ali Ahmad Khan, KWFF’s festival director, and a filmmaker.

Khan spoke about the basics and techniques of filmmaking. He said that the aim of the workshop was to introduce the budding filmmakers to the aesthetics and technicalities of filmmaking.

“The response of the students was very overwhelming and they were very keen in learning the different aspects of filmmaking,” the statement said.

The workshop will continue for the next four Sundays at the same venue.

KWFF is a first of its kind festival held bi-annually in Srinagar that focuses on the filmmaking and screening of International, National and Kashmiri films.

DEO Baramulla reviews Panchayat poll arrangements

Baramulla, Nov 21: District Election Officer (DEO) Baramulla Dr Nasir Ahmad Naqash Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the arrangements put in place for the smooth and fair conduct of Panchayat Polls scheduled on November 24.

On the occasion, a thorough discussion with regard to the necessary arrangements including the deployment of poll staff, transportation of polling material, heating and lighting arrangements, security arrangements at the polling stations and other requisite arrangements was held.

Emphasizing for maintaining close coordination, the DEO stressed for working with synergy and enthusiasm so that elections are conducted in a free and fair manner. He directed for the deployment of polling staff and material well in advance at the respective polling stations, adding that such an exercise will help in conducting the polls in a hassle-free manner.

Meanwhile, the DEO was briefed by the Deputy District Election Officer that in district Baramulla polling in two blocks has been scheduled in Phase-III in which 51 candidates for 15 sarpanch halqas and 151 candidates for 113 panch halqas are in the fray. He informed that 116 polling stations have been established wherein about 18754 eligible voters can cast their votes.

Forest deptt plants 500 saplings in Langate

Srinagar, Nov 21: Forest Department North Circle planted 500 saplings in Langate Forest as a part of plantation campaign “Reforest Kashmir”, initiated by the department to increase green cover and boost public participation.

According to the official handout, under the campaign, a plantation programme was organized in compartment No. 12/ Rfd (Braman Rafiabad) of Langate forest division where 500 saplings were planted. The programme was attended by newly recruited forest guards, civil society members and students of the local area.

Speaking on the occasion, DFO Langate Forest Division Waseem Farooq Mir (DCF) emphasized the importance of planting local species and also imparted training about plantation techniques to the participants.

The master trainer, Dr. Stanzin Rabgyas and Dy. District Panchayat Election Officer, Leh Dr. Udham Dass gave detailed training to them about every procedure of elections and urged them to perform the duties with utmost dedication and sincerity to ensure free, fair and transparent elections.DC Leh Avny Lavasa appreciated the female participation for voluntarily performing the election duties. “Taking a new task apart from the routine work would give an opportunity of new experiences in life,” she said and asked the female trainees to do the election duties with full knowledge and greater responsibility. She urged to look for the possibility of framing at least 2-3 polling parties for the 3rd phase of Panchayat elections in Leh comprising of female officials only, saying that it would be a new inventiveness from Leh district. Lavasa wished the female participants all the best and hoped that female employees of Leh district would perform election duties with greatest confidence and commitment.

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